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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,751.65, 2,627.32 and 581.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,751.65, 2,627.32 and 581.53 is: 872.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,751.65 : 2,627.32 = 581.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,751.65/2,627.32 = 581.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,751.65x = 2,627.32 × 581.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,751.65x = 1,527,865.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,527,865.40/1,751.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.24

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